Do you know the meaning of the word Dharma? The word dharma means duty. And, when we say Sanatan Dharma, it means \’eternal duty.\’ Therefore, we feel it is necessary to understand the different duties mentioned in the Vedas. The Vedic principle states that every grihastha (householder) needs to follow five vital duties known as […]
A Brahmin wearing a Janaeu follows a set of customs and rituals under a guru. A guru is a person who chants mantras to the wearer at the time of Upanayana Sanskara.
Veda is a peculiar scripture written in ancient India during the second millennial period BCE. Many people consider Veda to be a part of Hindu manuscripts while Vedas were written even before Hinduism was established in India. The texts, principles, mantras, and rituals written in the Vedas inspired day to day lives and cultures of people and established bedrock of Hinduism.
Shiva is pervasive and lies in all forms of creation. Everything in this universe is bound to energy, and Shiva is the supreme source of energy. He is the embodiment of reality. People worship Shiva in the form of Linga, which is supreme.